Flying Ear Plugs

Airplane ear plugs are ideal for preventing Airplane Ear - stress on your eardrums caused by changes in air pressure. This condition can cause extreme discomfort when flying short or long distances. Our flying ear plugs ensure your comfort while flying. They’re small and easy to carry, drown out any noise, and prevent those annoying ear pops. With this incredible product, you can just sit back, relax and enjoy your flight.

Which Flying Ear Plugs are right for me?

Aeroplane Ear Explainer

During take-off and landing, rapid changes in cabin pressure can cause a condition known as aeroplane ear — where the pressure inside your ear doesn’t equalise quickly enough with the pressure outside. This leads to that familiar popping sensation, muffled hearing, or even sharp pain, especially if you're congested or prone to ear issues.
Flying ear plugs are designed with pressure-regulating filters that slow down how quickly air enters and exits the ear canal. This gives your ears more time to adjust naturally and helps prevent the discomfort of aeroplane ear. They’re an easy, reusable solution for more comfortable and stress-free air travel — especially during take-off and descent.
Who should use flying ear plugs?

Flying ear plugs are a great option for frequent flyers, nervous travellers, and people prone to ear pressure problems, including kids. They’re especially helpful if you suffer from sinus issues, ear infections, or are recovering from illness — all of which can make pressure changes more painful.
They’re also popular with parents travelling with babies or young children. While infants can’t use plugs, older children often benefit from kid-sized flying ear plugs that reduce discomfort during take-off and landing. If you’ve ever dreaded the descent — flying ear plugs are a game-changer.
What’s the difference between regular ear plugs and flying ear plugs?

Unlike regular ear plugs, which are designed to block noise, flying ear plugs are built to regulate air pressure in your ear canal. They usually feature ceramic or membrane-based filters that allow air to pass through slowly, helping your ears equalise at a more comfortable pace.
Some models also offer mild noise reduction, which is great for blocking out engine hum or cabin chatter — but their primary purpose is pressure control. If you're looking for full noise isolation during your flight, you can pair flying plugs with over-ear headphones or noise-cancelling muffs for extra comfort.

Airplane ear protection

Your ears often suffer when flying due to abrupt changes in air pressure, a condition known as airplane ear. Flight ear plugs relieve you from discomfort by slowing the movement of air in and out of your outer ear, giving your inner ear more time to adjust to changes in air pressure. More importantly, plane ear plugs effectively block out noise, making it easier for you to get the rest and relaxation you so often go without on loud aircraft. Don't rely on the disposable foam ear plugs provided on flights—experience a pain and noise-free flight with our specialty ear plugs made specifically for flying.

Most of our ear plugs for plane travel are reusable, so once you invest, you’re set for months (if not years) depending on how often you fly. Our personal recommendations are the Earjobs™ Pressure Release Flying Ear Plugs 2.0 and the Alpine Flyfit Earplugs. Most options are available in both adult and child sizes.

Explore the huge range online at Earjobs, from noise cancelling, to custom-moulded earplugs and our collection of QuietOn ear products.

How do airplane ear plugs work?

Any earplugs designed for plane travel consist of a small ceramic filter. This filter slows the air pressure shift that enters your ear, placing much less stress on your eardrums. You can continue with those travel plans knowing you’ll be much more comfortable.

Why do I need ear plugs when flying?

Ear plugs help to protect your ears and enhance your personal comfort when flying. Abrupt air pressure changes are common when taking off and landing in an aircraft, with people often experiencing this pressure as discomfort or pain. When you wear specialised ear plugs for flying, you can reduce the symptoms of "airplane ear," including trapped air and fluids, pressure on the eardrum, and a narrowing of the eustachian tube.

Do regular ear plugs help when flying?

Ear plugs come in all shapes and sizes, and are made from a wide variety of materials. While cheap disposable ear plugs can be useful in certain situations, they are not designed to reduce air pressure or discomfort while flying.

The best ear plugs for flying are typically made with foam and feature a small vent at the centre of the ear plug so pressure can dissipate slowly over time. Silicone ear plugs can also be useful when flying.

Is it safe to wear ear plugs on a plane?

It is completely safe to wear ear plugs when travelling on a plane. Not only will they help to reduce air pressure and associated problems, but they will also help you to relax and rest in what can be a stressful environment.

When should I use ear plugs on a plane?

Ideally, you should insert the ear plugs before taking off and 30–45 minutes before the planned landing. The air pressure in the cabin rises rapidly as soon as the aircraft leaves cruising altitude, so it's important to have your ear plugs firmly in place before the plane starts to descend.

What other ear protection can I use when I am flying?

When flying, there are a number of options for ear protection, including specialised air pressure ear plugs, electronic earmuffs, and moldable silicone ear plugs.

While flying ear plugs feature a small vent to reduce air pressure, other solutions are great for noise reduction and relaxation. If you're looking for the best noise-cancelling ear plugs for flying, you've come to the right place.